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Toy garage

deano1966

I’m building a toy garage for my grandson, using Australian hardwood offcuts. The pieces that I’m using would have been thrown out as they come in with the decking boards sold at Bunnings. The mix hardwoods are mostly spotted gum.

This is just a trial assembly to see how it’s coming together. So far, it looks pretty good. I have yet to make the ramp that goes up and the ramp that comes down from the top parking area and I will be sanding and painting the entire garage and hopefully make it look good.

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EricL

Hello @deano1966

That looks wonderful and I'm sure it will look fabulous once you apply the paint to the garage. I suggest testing the area with a small car to make sure all the openings will allow the toy automobile to pass through. I'm sure your grandson will be delighted to play with it.

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing the toy garage painted and ready for use.

Eric

BradN

Hi @deano1966. That already looks like it's shaping up brilliantly. And what a great idea to make good use of timber that would otherwide be thrown out.

Are you going to put a little hoist in the garage? Then you could teach your grandson how to rotate his tyres. They're never too young to learn!

Brad

deano1966

And the build continues…

I’ve made all of the cuts and I’ve done a ‘dry assembly’ and then I’ve primed all of the timber where I won’t be applying glue. The Zinsser Bullseye 123 is an amazing primer and I am seriously impressed with its quick drying and easy clean up. The paint team at West Gosford Bunnings know their paint!

So far so good! Tomorrow I will sand and then put in another coat of primer. If the primer dries after the second coat, I may begin painting.

Jewelleryrescue

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/24382#Comment_24382

hi @deano1966

Nice project kids love such toys i can see this with one of those city street layout rugs

deano1966

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/24382#Comment_24382

Another update!

the build is looking good. This is the test assembly and it fits together perfectly. It’s now time to glue, sanding and more paint.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/74870#Comment_74870

Great work @deano1966. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Many thanks for the updates.

Jason

deano1966

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/101090#Comment_101090

It’s done and delivered!!!

My grandson walked right past the battery powered jeep and played with the garage. I was absolutely very happy! 😁

There are a number of issues with the finish, but overall I’m pretty happy with how ‘Mav’s Garage’ turned out. The main thing is that my grandson enjoys the garage.

I can’t wait for the next project!

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/117466#Comment_117466

Awesome work @deano1966! These days, toys come with bells and whistles but seldom match a good ole' fashion timber playset.

Many thanks for sharing your project. What do you plan on tackling next?

Mitchell

BoeingFan

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@deano1966

What a fantastic job, I love it! These are the kinds of items I believe that we remember going into adulthood. As a toddler the effort is often lost on us, but as an adult we learn to admire and appreciate the time, effort and skill that someone put into a project just for us. I've always said that when someone does something because they want to, not because they have to or they're being paid to, it is immeasurably more meaningful. Great work.

Shubham

Hi,

deano1966

That looks really awesome.😍

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/24671#Comment_24671

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Shubham. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and exciting to see you've enjoyed this wonderful project.

Would you like to build something similar yourself? I'm sure @deano1966 and our other knowledgeable members would be happy to provide guidance. Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden, and please reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell

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